Member Wins $10,000 Grand Prize
Thanks to a late push and a number of tickets sold at the event, this year’s Annual Fall Jackpot saw more tickets sold than the previous six giveaway events.
The 224 tickets sold (as well as a dozen comps) included a $10,000 winner held by Isaac Barrocas, Vernon/Commerce Credit Union’s chief executive officer.
For the third year, the $10,000 ticket seller won $1,000 for selling the lucky ticket. This year’s seller was Marki Leonard from Crystolon Inc. Nearly forty other prizes were awarded.
While most who attended the event came to hear their number called, for many it was also their first exposure to the recently opened Crowne Plaza Hotel at Commerce Casino. Before tickets were drawn, guests were able to take tours of the hotel and enjoy the food provided, including a mashed potato bar and assorted desserts.
The next event is the Commerce Industrial Council’s annual Christmas Mixer on Wednesday, Dec. 12th at 5 p.m. also at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. All guests must bring an unwrapped toy or $5 for admission. Toys will be donated to the Montebello/Commerce YMCA and the Rio Hondo Boys and Girls’ Club.
*Past Winners:*
Isaac Barrocas joins six other $10,000 grand prize winners:
* 1996: Shirley Tracchia
* 1996: Gary Evelo
* 1997: Gerardo Carrizal
* 1998: Becky Logan
* 1999: Gilbert Lopez and Totti Zabayle
* 2000: Frank Pedullo
* 2001: Isaac Barrocas